Tag Archives: education

Change, Evolve, but Make it Better.

Posted on January 31, 2015 by

Since my last post on the subject of education there have been many changes not only for me but, as you will all be aware, FE itself. We accept that FE is an ever changing beast, personally I think we … Continue reading →

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Has Teaching Changed?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

No, goodbye. OK I can expand. When I was a kid at school there were good teachers who were intent on expanding my mind, challenging me and generally making my educational experience a great one. Well to be honest there … Continue reading →

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There’s Tracking and There’s Tracking

Posted on March 6, 2014 by

I know I’ve been away for a while (they used to say that when you had been in the nick) In truth I have been studying for my DTTLS and learning the craft of a College Lecturer. ‘Ah,’ I hear you … Continue reading →

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The Ofsted Visit

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

 So we have had a week of Ofsted. If you live in a foreign land you may have no idea what Ofsted is, so here we go. They are a group of people who visit schools, colleges and places of … Continue reading →

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Is it me? Really, is it?

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

Anyone who read some of my earlier posts will be aware I recently switched jobs from carpenter to carpentry lecturer. There is a difference between teacher and lecturer but I’m not sure what it is. If I had to guess … Continue reading →

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A Week in Further Education. Oh My!

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

So here I am still alive and kicking after my first week as a Carpentry Lecturer in a Further Education College. The first two days were pure induction, now you know I’m not one to pick fault ;-) but really? All … Continue reading →

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Me, People, Agencies and that job thing.

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

I love people, I love the way they make logic out of nothing. You haven’t seen my CV, obviously. I’ll fill you in quickly. Carpenter/ carpenter teacher, ex mechanic, ex DJ, ex fisherman (under water). Enough of the ‘ex’s or … Continue reading →

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